The Pasteurizer is responsible for the pasteurization of raw milk. You will maintain proper and efficient operation of all pasteurizing, blending, separating, and product transfer systems
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- Overtime and weekend work is occasionally required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Stand on your feet constantly during your shift
- Working in a humid environment that fluctuates from warm to cold seasonally
- May be required to work in cold, damp environments and be exposed to the outside weather
- Maintains constant mental focus and has excellent math and communication skills
- Must be able to repetitively lift 60 lbs, climb, work from ladders, squat, bend, and kneel
- Must be constantly aware of surroundings
- Collaborates with Milk Receivers to insure proper product rotation of raw milk inventory.
- Works closely with the plant laboratory to insure products are formulated and tested to meet plant requirements
- Blends, mixes, and prepares products for production
- Deliver product to fillers to avoid downtime on production lines
- Minimize product loss
- Responsible for pulling product samples and documenting to the lab as necessary
- Alert leaders of any Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes which become non-compliant with specified requirements
- Assists in dumping reprocess on a daily basis and maintains documentation
- This is an active position that requires constant focus and activity. Pasteurizers are involved in pasteurizing, blending, and cleaning continuously
- Perform all necessary Clean in Place (CIP) of all tanks, line circuits, and associated equipment
- Monitor and document chemical concentrations to ensure proper cleaning of all equipment
- Perform regular gasket replacement and valve inspections as directed by supervision
- Record all necessary documentation on HTST and CIP recording charts to maintain regulatory compliance